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- The Bahrain GP came to a halt shortly after the start after a violent crash by Romain Grosjean.
- The Haas pilot’s car broke in two on impact with the railing and immediately caught fire.
- Grosjean managed to get out of the burning vehicle and, according to initial information, he was not seriously injured.
Romain Grosjean caused a moment of commotion at the Bahrain GP. The Frenchman crashed into the railing shortly after the start and a contact with Daniil Kwjat, causing his car to catch fire immediately. While the race was immediately halted, it was initially unclear how the French were doing.
Soon after, television footage showed Grosjean being cared for in the medical car. The 34-year-old Haas driver was able to independently abandon his burning vehicle, which split in two in a violent impact. Grosjean looked stunned and had to be supported by handlers.
Big impact, minor burns
According to an initial communication from his team, Grosjean, who has to leave his cabin at Haas at the end of the season, suffered minor burns to his hands and ankles. Otherwise, it is “fine”.
“He’s very scared,” said Haas team leader Günther Steiner, “but he only gets minor burns where there are holes in the fireproof clothing. It was luck in misfortune, but also a great effort from the Marshalls, who were there immediately. “
